April 3

Why hire a wedding videographer or filmmaker?

Video is listed as the number one regret from married couples according to The Broke Ass Bride’s article on www.onewed.com. There are many reasons to hire a wedding videographer or filmmaker. I turned to my fellow video friends and asked for their help. Wedding filmmakers are speaking up! See what they have to say when asked, “Why should a couple hire a video professional to capture their wedding day?”

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Stepheny Keith, Black Sheep Filmworks, “Because this is your best day. Besides the day your children are born, this is it. It deserves/begs/needs/must be filmed.”

 

 

Meghan Simone, Meg Simone Wedding Films, “If you establish a good trusting rapport with the professional you are hiring to capture your day, you can relax knowing there is someone else out there acting as a set of eyes for you. This way, when you are stuck talking to a guest longer then anticipated you won’t have a panic attack when you hear screams of laughter in the other room. Hopefully the filmmaker is capturing the moment.”

 

Cali Hlavac, A Sound Impression. “Because I would DIE to watch my parents or grandparents wedding film… and your children will feel the same way!”

 

Cayce Crown, The Crown View, Inc, “What happens on your wedding day is unlike anything else that will ever happen to you. Make it literally unforgettable with a film.”

 

Alicia Herrenkohl Nathanson, Blossom Productions, “When you are walking down the aisle there’s a very good chance you may miss your parent’s reaction as you will be focused on looking right at your fiance as well as the other guests.”

 

Christina Grimsley, In Motion Video Productions, “Two reasons: It’s an investment in your family’s history, something that can be handed down to the next generation. Secondly, because I don’t think couples realize how much they miss the day of the wedding!  There are so many more “inbetween” moments that go unnoticed. Often I will catch a proud look of a grandmother watching the bride from across the room or a mother/father tearing up during the ceremony. The bride and groom are too busy to take in the small, but equally important moments of the day.  Those moments on film are priceless.”

 

Regina Keysacker Drury, Golden Key Productions, “I so regret not having a video because now that my husband is gone, it would have been great to have something that my girls could watch to hear and know his voice.”

 

Ursula Tavarez Ballart, Belvedere Stories, “Because you can’t hear your vows or your dad’s speech through a photo.”

 

Lauren Brock, Candlelight Films, “Videos include so many details. Having one literally makes you remember more about your day for longer. I know I only remember bits and pieces of the getting ready, and especially reception portions of our wedding (4 years ago). If I had a video with tons of clips to help me remember each moment, I think I’d remember more. I try not to think about this too much because it makes me sad! Just happy for our brides that they have one.”

 

Isabel Gonzalez,  Isabel Cinémathèque, “A moving picture is the only way to capture a quiver of a groom’s lip when his bride is walking down the aisle. It’s the only way to hear and see your grandfather tell you how beautiful you look. It’s the only way to see how low your groom actually dipped you during your first dance and to hear the applause that proceeded it. It’s the most complete way to relive the day. And if the wedding film is created by a professional, an artist in their craft, then the memories and emotions are heightened. What a lovely gift for yourselves … and future grandkiddies.”

 

Danielle Kaiser, Jet Kaiser Films, “So your great grandchildren can hear what your voice sounded like when you were said your vows. When you are old and gray, you and your family can relive those precious moments.”

 

Joanna Banks-Morgan, Diva Productions, “You grew up with mom or dad recording every birthday party, dance recital and softball game with the family camcorder. Now that you’re getting married why wouldn’t you want a professional to record your wedding day? Back then you may not have been the prima ballerina or the game MVP, but on this one day, your wedding day, the world revolves around you and your fiance´. You deserve to remember it – the sound of his voice, the laughter of your friends, the wisdom of your grandparents who have been married for 50 years when they give advice on how to have a long and happy marriage. Photos are wonderful, and necessary, but they can’t instantly take you back to the moment when you hear your fiance’s voice catch when he talks about the first moment he realized he was in love with you. Remember it. ”

 

 

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